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Fortuna Loses Local Icon

Earlier this week, Fortuna lost a local icon; Robert “Bobby” Daniels passed away. Bobby was at every major event I can remember – wearing his signature safety vest and hat, collecting recyclables.

Bobby attended both the Seventh Day Adventist Church and LifeHouse church. The churches will be hosting a joint service to remember him on Saturday, April 29th at 3:00 PM, at the Fortuna Seventh Day Adventist Church (2301 Rohnerville Rd).

19 comments

Awe man what a bummer it just won’t be the same around here RIP on your bike in the sky werever you are im sure it’s doing something to better all thats around you god is holding you ,and recyclables in the palm of his hand you will be sorely missed bobby.

Damn that sucks, he just walked past my house the other day, Rest In Peace bobby, goin home to be with your wife now.
Now that I think of it, I’m pretty sure he was walking up to the cematary to see his wife

Bobby is with Carol. He missed her so much. Now he leaves us to miss him. Bobby always called the fairgrounds to let us know he’d bicycled safely across Fernbridge after he’d left the fair. I know God will set him up to find lots of stuff to recycle and see him safely across the bridge.

A man with a wonderful heart. Gone to be with his wife, mother & brother. Bobby, his brother & mother were there for my brother, when he had cancer and just needed someone to show him some love. They will always be in my heart. RIP Bobby, Carol, Mom & Kenny.

Rest In Peace Bobby I remember you back in the 80’s and briefly spoke with you at the fairgrounds several years ago when you were telling me that people are mean. I will never forget you as you were an icon in Fortuna.

I had the pleasure of being Bob & Carol Caregiver. They were two of the nicest people. I am very sad. Bob is with his family. I know his broken heart is mended now that he is with Carol. He missed her soooo much. I will cherish all the memories of them. RIP Bob Bob.

Bobby was a true Soldier, being at every event within the Fortuna, Ferndale area. Regardless of what Good Ole Mother Nature, had instore…. Rain or Shine, Snow or Sleet, etc… Bobby was always there.

I remember the 1st time I met Bobby. I was having dinner with my family at Pam’s Burger Bar. I had a medical emergency. Once everything had cleared up and I was ok. Bobby came up to me as we were leaving and asked if I was ok. As always, Bobby had his head down (as if he was shy). Bobby had a 💜 of Gold, he will be missed, greatly!!!

R.I.P. Bobby and enjoy the rest of your life in heaven with your wife Carol.